Biography

"BU Only" Resources

Biography and Genealogy Master Index A comprehensive index to more than 10 million biographical sketches in over 1000
current and retrospective biographical dictionaries, encyclopedias, and volumes of
literary criticism, covering both contemporary and historical figures throughout the
world.

Contemporary Authors The primary resource for information on modern authors, including those who were
active prior to 1960 and whose works continue to influence contemporary literature.

Dictionary of Literary Biography Access to the Dictionary of Literary Biography series (more than 360 vols.), the
Dictionary of Literary Biography Documentary Series (19 vols.) and the Dictionary
of Literary Biography Yearbook (23 vols.) — providing information about more than
12,000 authors from all time periods and from all parts of the world.

International Directory of Business Biographies Covers the career paths, business achievements, leadership styles, business strategies
and impact of Fortune 500 and Global 500 corporate leaders and entrepreneurs. More
than 600 notable businesspeople.

Who's Who on the Web Profiles on over 1.3 million individuals from all fields of endeavor including government,
business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports. Includes biographies
from over 20 print Who's Who titles.

Free Online Sites

bio.Searchable database of 7,000 of the greatest names, past and present.

Biographical Memoirs (National Academy of Sciences) Contains short biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences.

Biographies of Women Mathematicians Part of an on-going project by students in mathematics classes at Agnes Scott College
in Atlanta, Georgia to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field
of mathematics.

Congressional Biographical Directory Biographical guide to the more than 13,000 individuals who have served in the national
legislature and Continental Congress. Searchable by name, position, and state.